National Register of Historic Places listings in Beaver County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
This page lists special places in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national list of important buildings, sites, and objects. These places are recognized for their history, architecture, or what they mean to our culture.
In Beaver County, there are 22 places on this list. Three of these are even more special. They are called National Historic Landmarks. This means they are super important to the history of the whole United States.
Contents
- Historic Places in Beaver County
- Beaver Historic District
- Beginning Point of the U.S. Public Land Survey
- Bridge in South Beaver Township
- Bridgewater Historic District
- Carnegie Free Library, Beaver Falls
- James Beach Clow House
- William B. Dunlap Mansion
- Economy Historic District (Old Economy Village)
- Fort McIntosh Site
- Greersburg Academy
- B.F. Jones Memorial Library
- Legionville
- David Littell House
- Merrick Art Gallery
- Merrill Lock No. 6
- Old Economy
- Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Passenger Station, Aliquippa
- Matthew S. Quay House
- Raccoon Creek RDA
- Capt. William Vicary House
Historic Places in Beaver County
This section tells you about some of the amazing historic places you can find in Beaver County. Each one has a unique story!
Beaver Historic District
The Beaver Historic District is a large area that includes almost the entire town of Beaver. It's filled with old buildings and streets that show what the community was like in the past. It was added to the list in 1996.
Beginning Point of the U.S. Public Land Survey
This spot is super important for how the United States was mapped! The Beginning Point of the U.S. Public Land Survey is on the border between Ohio and Pennsylvania. From this exact spot, most of the land in the United States (except for the original colonies) was measured and divided up. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
Bridge in South Beaver Township
This bridge, also known as the Watts Mill Bridge, is in a rural part of Beaver County. It's a special type of bridge called a "Pratt pony truss bridge." It crosses the Little Beaver Creek on Watts Mill Road. It was added to the list in 1988.
Bridgewater Historic District
The Bridgewater Historic District includes old homes and businesses in Bridgewater. It also includes a bridge that connects Bridgewater to Rochester. This area shows the history of these towns. It was listed in 1996.
Carnegie Free Library, Beaver Falls
The Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls is a beautiful building in Beaver Falls. It was built with money from Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman who helped build many libraries. It's both a library and a museum. It was added to the list in 1985.
James Beach Clow House
The James Beach Clow House is a very old farmhouse in North Sewickley Township. It's a great example of a "Greek Revival" style house, which was popular in the 1800s. It was listed in 1989.
William B. Dunlap Mansion
This grand house in Bridgewater was the home of William B. Dunlap. He was a merchant and also involved in politics. The mansion was added to the list in 1980.
Economy Historic District (Old Economy Village)
The Economy Historic District is the last home of the Harmony Society. This was a religious group that lived together and shared everything. It's a whole village with many historic buildings. It was listed in 1985 and is also a National Historic Landmark.
Fort McIntosh Site
This site in Beaver was once a frontier fort built in the 1780s. It sits on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River. It was an important place for defense and trade in early American history. It was added to the list in 1975.
Greersburg Academy
The Greersburg Academy in Darlington was once a school. Today, it serves as a museum. It has a long history of educating people in the area. It was listed in 1975.
B.F. Jones Memorial Library
The B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa was built to honor B.F. Jones. He was a very successful steel businessman. The library was added to the list in 1978.
Legionville
Legionville in Harmony Township is a very important historical site. It was the first official training ground for the U.S. Army. Soldiers trained here a long time ago. It was listed in 1975.
David Littell House
The David Littell House is an old brick farmhouse from the 1850s. It's located in Hanover Township and is very well-preserved, showing how people lived back then. It was added to the list in 1986.
Merrick Art Gallery
The Merrick Art Gallery is located in New Brighton. It's a place where art is displayed for everyone to enjoy. It was listed in 1983.
Merrill Lock No. 6
Merrill Lock No. 6 includes buildings connected to a "lock" and "dam" system on the Ohio River. Locks help boats move up and down rivers where the water level changes. This site in Industry was important for river travel. It was added to the list in 1980.
Old Economy
This is another name for Old Economy Village, which is also a National Historic Landmark. It's the final home of the Harmony Society, a unique community. It was recognized as a landmark in 1966.
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Passenger Station, Aliquippa
This building in Aliquippa used to be a busy train station and office building for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad. It's a reminder of the importance of trains in the past. It was listed in 1990.
Matthew S. Quay House
The Matthew S. Quay House in Beaver was the home of Matthew Quay, a very powerful U.S. senator. He played a big role in national politics. This house became a National Historic Landmark in 1975.
Raccoon Creek RDA
The Raccoon Creek RDA is located within Raccoon Creek State Park. It's a "Recreational Demonstration Area" that was built during the Great Depression. These areas were created to help people get jobs and enjoy nature. It was listed in 1987.
Capt. William Vicary House
The Captain William Vicary House in Freedom is a stone mansion built in the early 1800s. It's a beautiful example of architecture from that time period. It was added to the list in 1974.
